The pronunciation of crocheting is kroh-SHAY-ing, keeping the same silent T from the base word crochet and simply adding the “-ing” sound afterward. Some people voice that T out loud specifically in the gerund form, even after getting the base word right. This guide gives the direct pronunciation and why the T stays silent here too.
Direct Answer
Crocheting is pronounced kroh-SHAY-ing, four syllables, with stress on the second syllable and a silent T carried over from the base word crochet.
Background and Context
Adding “-ing” to crochet does not change the pronunciation of the base word itself, since the silent T rule from the original French spelling holds no matter what ending follows. This is different from words where an ending shifts the stress or sound of the root, since crocheting simply tacks the new syllable on after the existing kroh-SHAY sound.
Frequently asked questions
What language does the word crochet come from?
Crochet comes from French, meaning small hook, which is why the silent T carries through into crocheting and every other form of the word.
Is crocheted or crochet correct as the past tense?
Crocheted is correct, pronounced kroh-SHADE, following the same silent-T pattern as crocheting and the base word.
Want the base word pronunciation too?
See the full breakdown of how crochet itself is said.
Read the pronunciation guide
